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J5 GLS

2016 Mercedes-benz Gle

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,835 mi
Last recorded25,835 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle50,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGle
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 25,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,885 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 21,794 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 19,694 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 18,026 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,524 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gle?

Based on 182,344 MOT tests across 35,681 vehicles.

89.3%
Pass Rate
7,950
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,681
On UK Roads
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J5 GLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 50,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Gle typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 GLS registered?

J5 GLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gle, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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The MOT history for J5 GLS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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